COSM-GAME STARCRAFT
STARCRAFT is an upcoming open-world shooter from Blizzard Entertainment that returns to the Koprulu Sector, the distant region at the center of the series' interstellar conflicts. Its announcement cinematic follows a Dominion military recruit through training and deployment before a violent encounter with the Zerg, the alien swarm that has threatened terran worlds throughout StarCraft history. Blizzard has confirmed the open-world shooter format but has not announced detailed combat systems, mission structure, progression, multiplayer features, or launch platforms. The game is planned for a Global release in Spring 2030.
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STARCRAFT was officially revealed during the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony on September 12, 2026. Blizzard introduced the project as an original open-world shooter returning to the Koprulu Sector and announced a Spring 2030 Global release window. The game remains in pre-release development.
Release date and status
STARCRAFT is officially Upcoming for a Global release in Spring 2030. Blizzard has not announced an exact release date, launch time, or timezone.
| Global release | Spring 2030 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Upcoming |
| Pricing model | Pricing not confirmed |
| Availability | Availability details have not been confirmed. |
Platforms and availability
Blizzard has not announced the launch platforms for STARCRAFT. No Global storefront, client, preorder route, or platform-specific release plan has been confirmed.
Gameplay and setting
Blizzard describes STARCRAFT as an original open-world shooter. Detailed combat systems, mission structure, progression, multiplayer features, and the playable character have not been announced. The game returns to the Koprulu Sector, and its reveal cinematic centers on Dominion military recruits facing the Zerg Swarm.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The announcement cinematic titled "Dominion" establishes the project's military science-fiction tone through a Dominion recruit's training, powered armor preparation, deployment, and confrontation with the Zerg.
Developer and publisher
STARCRAFT is developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. The project returns Blizzard's StarCraft universe to a new game format built around open-world shooter gameplay.
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Official website | STARCRAFT |
System / Device Requirements
Blizzard has not announced launch platforms or system and device requirements for STARCRAFT.